Russian State Social University (RSSU; Russian: Российский государственный социальный университет, abbreviated as РГСУ) was the first public university in the Russian Federation to offer undergraduate and graduate programmes in the field of social work. It is located in Moscow and has three main historically important campuses. Russian State Social University is recognized as a fully accredited, state-owned, traditional institution. The current rector is Andrey Khazin.
Russian State Social University
Российский государственный социальный университет
Other names
RSSU
Former names
Russian State Social Institute Moscow State Social University
RSSU was founded in 1991 with the mandate to continue the core of the research and teaching activities of the former Higher School of the Communist Party. Initially, research and teaching were focused on the social and political sciences. Gradually, University activities extended into project work on social policy for State Institutions, as well as the education and support of acting administrators. It also became the leading institution for developing and drafting social reforms. RSSU was the first University in the Russian Federation to launch educational programs in the areas of Social Work, Social Youth Work, Social Insurance, Social Gerontology and Social Support for the disabled. Since starting these programs, more than 400 000 social workers have graduated from the University.
Historical highlights
1991: Russian State Social Institute was established by an act № 15 of the Government of the Russian Federation.
1991: At one of the most picturesque places in Moscow – Losiny Ostrov National Park, the first campus of Russian State Social Institute was opened.
1994: Russian State Social Institute was renamed to Moscow State Social University.
1998: Moscow State Social University was granted with the public traditional university status.
1999: Stromynka campus was founded.
2003: University received its most precious and historically unique campus on Wilhelm Pieck Street.
In 2005 Russian State Social University received its current name.
2005: On the territory of the Russian State Social University campus, with the help of students and academic staff donations, was founded the orthodox church named after the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God.
2006: Academic staff of Russian State Social University was awarded in the sphere of education by the Government of the Russian Federation.
Faculties
Orthodox church on the territory of the Russian State Social University campus in Moscow
RSSU has 16 faculties which are connected to the variety of scientific fields.
Faculty of Sociology
Faculty of Information Technologies
Faculty of Psychology
Faculty of Art and Cultural Activities
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Linguistics
Faculty of Social Work
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Pre-University Training
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Further Education
Faculty of Communication Management
Faculty of Distance Education
Faculty of Postgraduate Studies
Preparatory Faculty for International Students
Among the notable specialties for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs could be found: Sociology, Social Work, Youth Outreach Management, Psychology, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Economics, Management, Human Resources Management, Business Information Systems, Psychology and Pedagogical Studies, Special Education, Linguistics, International Relations etc.
Campuses
Main building of Russian State Social University (campus on Wilhelm Pieck Street)
RSSU campuses are located in different sides of Moscow, and each of them has a unique history.
Campus on Wilhelm Pieck Street There is a complex of academic and administrative buildings on Wilhelm Pieck Street, including a library and sports facilities (fitness center, swimming pool, running track etc.).
The current main building of the Russian State Social University passed through a long and interesting history. Starting from the 1920s there was a headquarters of International Academy for the Trade-Union Movement, where were built-up the members of Communist Parties from different countries, where these activities were banned. The Communist International (Comintern) settled in the same building from 1938 till 1943. During that time there were working such important players of the International Movement as Georgi Dimitrov, Dmitri Manuilsky, Moris Torez, Dolores Ibarruri, Klement Gottwald, Palmiro Togliatti, Otto Kuusinen, Walter Ulbricht, and others. From 1943, with the demands of the historical period, in the building was located the Soviet Information Bureau, sort of a fusion between the KGB, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Soviet Counterintelligence. There were prepared a lot of acknowledged operations against Nazi Intelligence Office, data processing etc. In 1956, the main building on Wilhelm Pieck Street passed to the Higher Party School, which in 1959 was replaced by the Marx-Engels-Lenin Institute, existed there until 1991. In 2003 it became a part of Russian State Social University campus.
Campus on Stromynka Street
Academic buildings, students admission office, cultural center and a medical center are parts of the territory of the campus on Stromynka Street.
Campuses on Losiny Ostrov National Park
This RSSU campus on Losiny Ostrov National Park is located in one of the most picturesque and ecologically clean areas of Moscow. All sides of the campus are surrounded by the forest. Academic buildings, college, and student dormitories are parts of the campus area.
International relations
Russian State Social University attracts students from all over the world for its educational programs. It receives more than a hundred students participating in the mobility programs annually from Europe, South America, Asia and CIS countries. It has a fruitful history of international cooperation with more than hundred agreements worldwide. Among the partner universities could be found the followings:
Borodakova, Maria – volleyball player, a member of the national team (2005-2013), world champion (2006, 2010), master of sports of the Russian Federation.
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Russian State Social University RSSU Russian Rossijskij gosudarstvennyj socialnyj universitet abbreviated as RGSU was the first public university in the Russian Federation to offer undergraduate and graduate programmes in the field of social work It is located in Moscow and has three main historically important campuses Russian State Social University is recognized as a fully accredited state owned traditional institution The current rector is Andrey Khazin Russian State Social UniversityRossijskij gosudarstvennyj socialnyj universitetOther namesRSSUFormer namesRussian State Social Institute Moscow State Social UniversityTypePublicEstablished1991RectorAndrey KhazinAcademic staff1 686Students25 192LocationMoscow Russia55 50 11 N 37 38 2 E 55 83639 N 37 63389 E 55 83639 37 63389 Coordinates 55 50 11 N 37 38 2 E 55 83639 N 37 63389 E 55 83639 37 63389LanguageRussianColours Blue Orange WhiteWebsiteen wbr rgsu wbr netBuilding details Contents 1 History 2 Historical highlights 3 Faculties 4 Campuses 5 International relations 6 Notable alumni 7 See also 8 External linksHistory EditRSSU was founded in 1991 with the mandate to continue the core of the research and teaching activities of the former Higher School of the Communist Party Initially research and teaching were focused on the social and political sciences Gradually University activities extended into project work on social policy for State Institutions as well as the education and support of acting administrators It also became the leading institution for developing and drafting social reforms RSSU was the first University in the Russian Federation to launch educational programs in the areas of Social Work Social Youth Work Social Insurance Social Gerontology and Social Support for the disabled Since starting these programs more than 400 000 social workers have graduated from the University Historical highlights Edit1991 Russian State Social Institute was established by an act 15 of the Government of the Russian Federation 1991 At one of the most picturesque places in Moscow Losiny Ostrov National Park the first campus of Russian State Social Institute was opened 1994 Russian State Social Institute was renamed to Moscow State Social University 1998 Moscow State Social University was granted with the public traditional university status 1999 Stromynka campus was founded 2003 University received its most precious and historically unique campus on Wilhelm Pieck Street In 2005 Russian State Social University received its current name 2005 On the territory of the Russian State Social University campus with the help of students and academic staff donations was founded the orthodox church named after the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God 2006 Academic staff of Russian State Social University was awarded in the sphere of education by the Government of the Russian Federation Faculties Edit Orthodox church on the territory of the Russian State Social University campus in Moscow RSSU has 16 faculties which are connected to the variety of scientific fields Faculty of Sociology Faculty of Information Technologies Faculty of Psychology Faculty of Art and Cultural Activities Faculty of Law Faculty of Linguistics Faculty of Social Work Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Economics Faculty of Pre University Training Faculty of Management Faculty of Further Education Faculty of Communication Management Faculty of Distance Education Faculty of Postgraduate Studies Preparatory Faculty for International StudentsAmong the notable specialties for undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs could be found Sociology Social Work Youth Outreach Management Psychology Conflict Analysis and Resolution Economics Management Human Resources Management Business Information Systems Psychology and Pedagogical Studies Special Education Linguistics International Relations etc Campuses Edit Main building of Russian State Social University campus on Wilhelm Pieck Street RSSU campuses are located in different sides of Moscow and each of them has a unique history Campus on Wilhelm Pieck Street There is a complex of academic and administrative buildings on Wilhelm Pieck Street including a library and sports facilities fitness center swimming pool running track etc The current main building of the Russian State Social University passed through a long and interesting history Starting from the 1920s there was a headquarters of International Academy for the Trade Union Movement where were built up the members of Communist Parties from different countries where these activities were banned The Communist International Comintern settled in the same building from 1938 till 1943 During that time there were working such important players of the International Movement as Georgi Dimitrov Dmitri Manuilsky Moris Torez Dolores Ibarruri Klement Gottwald Palmiro Togliatti Otto Kuusinen Walter Ulbricht and others From 1943 with the demands of the historical period in the building was located the Soviet Information Bureau sort of a fusion between the KGB the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Soviet Counterintelligence There were prepared a lot of acknowledged operations against Nazi Intelligence Office data processing etc In 1956 the main building on Wilhelm Pieck Street passed to the Higher Party School which in 1959 was replaced by the Marx Engels Lenin Institute existed there until 1991 In 2003 it became a part of Russian State Social University campus Campus on Stromynka StreetAcademic buildings students admission office cultural center and a medical center are parts of the territory of the campus on Stromynka Street Campuses on Losiny Ostrov National ParkThis RSSU campus on Losiny Ostrov National Park is located in one of the most picturesque and ecologically clean areas of Moscow All sides of the campus are surrounded by the forest Academic buildings college and student dormitories are parts of the campus area International relations EditRussian State Social University attracts students from all over the world for its educational programs It receives more than a hundred students participating in the mobility programs annually from Europe South America Asia and CIS countries It has a fruitful history of international cooperation with more than hundred agreements worldwide Among the partner universities could be found the followings National University of Cuyo University of Lodz Pai Chai University University of Huelva University of Ostrava Dalian University of Foreign LanguagesNotable alumni EditBorodakova Maria volleyball player a member of the national team 2005 2013 world champion 2006 2010 master of sports of the Russian Federation Galushka Alexander Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East Gamova Ekaterina volleyball player of the national team world champion master of sports of the Russian Federation Kapranova Olga athlete the world and European champion master of sports of the Russian Federation Karjakin Sergey chess player the youngest grandmaster in history Guinness Record master of sports of Ukraine Kulikovskaya Evgenia tennis player and coach master of sports of the Russian Federation 1998 the winner of four tournaments WTA 1996 Lukashov Denys professional kickboxer Martsinkevich Maxim Russian neo Nazi activist Metov Kay songwriter and composer honored Artist of Russia 2015 Moore Alan Irish journalist and educator citation needed Nepomnyashchii Ian chess player European champion 2010 Russian champion 2010 Pochinok Natalia Doctor of Economics professor rector of the Russian State Social University Yakimenko Vasily public figure and politician businessman founder and permanent leader of the youth movement Moving Together See also EditEducation in Russia List of universities in RussiaExternal links EditRussian State Social University Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Russian State Social University amp oldid 1112234030, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
